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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.98, 4,032.69 and 1,663.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.98, 4,032.69 and 1,663.34 is: 2,295.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.98 : 4,032.69 = 1,663.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.98/4,032.69 = 1,663.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.98x = 4,032.69 × 1,663.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.98x = 6,707,726.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,707,726.27/2,921.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.61

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